Position Description

Emergency medicine physicians treat patients that require immediate medical attention. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

Job Duties

Examine, diagnose and treat the initial phase of disease or injury

Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation

Perform staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels

Medical research on diseases of military importance

Participate in Graduate Medical Education and train other personnel

Serve unique duty positions for the department of emergency medicine and the medical school faculty

Requirements

Active Duty

Doctor of medicine/osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school (foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates)

Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

Eligibility for board certification

Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship

Completion of a training program in emergency medicine

Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information)

Must be a U.S. citizen

Army Reserve

In addition to the above qualifications, permanent U.S. residency is required for Reserve duty officers.

Training

Job training for an Army medical officer includes first-year graduate medical education, residency and fellowship programs. Qualifying students benefit through unique training experiences and get to attend certain military short courses designed to develop tactical, technical and operational skills unique to the military environment.

As an Army Medical Corps officer, you'll have access to the most sophisticated technologies and the opportunity to consult with experts in both the military and private sectors.

Helpful Skills

Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions

Perform under stress

Apply critical technical and thinking skills

Tremendous concentration

Compensation

Active Duty

In addition to the many privileges that come from being on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll also be rewarded with:

30 days of paid vacation earned annually

Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service

No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

Army Reserve

Health Professional Special Pay

Health Professionals Loan Repayment

Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service

Low-cost life and dental insurance, and travel opportunities

Active Duty & Reserve

Commissary/Post exchange shopping privileges

Flexible retirement savings/investment plan similar to a 401(k)

May receive pay for continuing education and specialized training

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

Education Benefits

Active Duty

The Army Medical Corps pays 100 percent of a student's tuition, as well as expenses for required books, equipment and most academic fees. Medical students may also be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus, and active duty physicians can earn up to $120,000 in student loan repayment.

Army Reserve

If you are a physician in certain specialties, you may qualify for HPLR to repay your medical school loans.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization.

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